The day finally came for the Christmas Ball and Hermione was super excited. She was going to be going to the Ball with the man she loved and no one could stop her.

Dumbledore was sentenced to life in Azkaban for the murder of Antonio Zabini and for the terrorizing of his daughter Hermione Lila Zabini. Hermione was so relieved and was smiling as her mother cried tears of joy because justice had finally been served for her husband after all those years. Hermione now did not have to worry about Dumbledore trying to manipulate Harry and their relationship seemed to flow better now that there weren't any more secrets between them.

"Hermione, you need to start getting ready for the ball," Violet chastised, as the said girl seemed to be staring off into space.

"Sorry Vi, I was just thinking," Hermione said.

"Well you can think later, we need to all get ready to meet our boys down in the main entrance," Pansy said, as she dragged Hermione into their dormitory.

Hermione sat down and let Pansy, Daphne, and Jackie work on her hair, while Astoria, and Violet worked on her makeup. After 2 hours, the girls pulled away and let Hermione see herself for the first time.

Hermione gasped, her once straight black hair was all curled into soft ringlets and then pulled up into the most beautiful and intricate bun that Hermione had ever seen. Her makeup was the same way. Hermione had a beautiful light amethyst colour eye shadow on, with light pink blush, black mascara, amethyst eyeliner, and dark ruby red lipstick. All in all she was beautiful.

"Thank you guys so much. I've never loved my hair and makeup so much," Hermione said, as she started to tear up.

"No crying 'Mione, we spent forever on you," Jackie joked and cast a waterproof, and stay in place spell on her hair and makeup, so they could not be ruined.

"Thanks guys," Hermione said, as Jackie and Astoria left to go get ready and the others prepared to help Hermione into her outfit and then get ready themselves.

Hermione's outfit consisted of a beautiful dark amethyst purple dress that was sleeveless and went all the way to the floor. The breast area was accented with hundreds of little rhinestones that sparkled when the light hit them. The rest of the dress had millions of little sparkles attached to it, and it was obvious that the dress was custom made. She also donned a pair of dark amethyst 3-inch high heels.

"Where did you get this dress? It's too beautiful that it's not custom made," Hermione said and she saw her already dressed and ready friends giving looks between each other.

"You'll have to wait and find out," Pansy said slyly, and Hermione had a feeling that there was more than what they were telling her.

At last, all of the Slytherin girls were ready and they prepared to walk up to the main entrance to meet their dates.

"Let's not keep our men waiting," Hermione said and the others agreed with her.

They slowly made their way up from the dungeons; Hermione was feeling more comfortable now that Dumbledore was not terrorizing her anymore. They entered the main entrance and everyone turned to stare at Hermione. Her dress sparkled like it was made of crystals and every girl was jealous of her dress, except her friends.

"There you girls are," they heard Blaise say and the group of boys consisting of Blaise, Kaliban, Harry, Draco, Theo, and Samuel approached the girls and each took their specific date.

"You look so beautiful Hermione, I hardly recognize you," Harry said, as the breath was taken out of him at the sight of his girlfriend.

"Thank you Harry, but I have a feeling I have you to thank for the dress," Hermione said and Harry blushed knowing the game was up.

"I wanted to get you something for the Ball and I saw this purple dress at Madam Malkin's that was so beautiful, but was missing a few things. So I custom ordered the rest of the jewels and you look so beautiful in it," Harry said and Hermione blushed.

The couples made their way into the Great Hall and Hermione saw Ginny and Ron glaring at them. Hermione knew that Ron still refused to believe that Dumbledore was evil and his mother kept telling him to refuse to believe the truth. Ginny was still furious at the fact that Harry didn't love her and that he had found his true soul mate and love with another.

Hermione, along with Harry, Draco and Violet, Blaise and Jackie, Samuel and Daphne, Theo and Pansy, and the newest couple Kaliban and Astoria sat at a table that included Neville Longbottom and his girlfriend Hannah Abbott, and Luna Lovegood and her boyfriend Rolf Scamander.

"You look beautiful tonight Hermione," Neville complimented her and Hannah seconded her boyfriend's claim.

"You really do look lovely, that dress fit you perfectly and is truly a sight to behold," Hannah said.

"I'm glad that you 2 have stuck together even when Dumbledore tried so hard to push you 2 apart. That takes true courage and love," Luna said to her 2 closest friends.

"I agree, how did you do it?" Rolf asked, curious of their success.

"I told Harry the truth that it was Dumbledore that murdered my father and he accepted it and believed me and he still loves me, Slytherin and all," Hermione said and Rolf nodded.

Just then music began to play and Harry stood up and offered his hand to Hermione, who gladly took it. Harry pulled Hermione to her feet and led her to the dance floor. The others, Draco, Blaise, Kaliban, Theo, Samuel, Neville, and Rolf soon followed his action and escorted their dates to the dance floor and they began to dance as well.

Soon everyone was on the dance floor, and the ball was in full swing. Hermione was having such a good time that she completely forgot that Ron and Ginny were still glaring at them and were the only ones not dancing.

Harry took Hermione by the hand and proceeded to leave the Great Hall to drop Hermione off at the Slytherin Common Room, but they were intercepted by Ron and Ginny.

"What do you think you 2 are doing?" Ron said, fuming.

"I'm escorting my beautiful girlfriend back to her Common Room," Harry said to his former best friend and his sister.

"But we're supposed to be together Harry, you love me not her," Ginny said and Hermione glared at the girl.

"No he doesn't love you, he loves me. Dumbledore might have told you that Harry was being manipulated by me to love me, but that is not true," Hermione ranted and Harry held onto her waist to calm her down.

"You are lying, Harry loves me and we will be together," Ginny screeched.

Suddenly Neville walked up to them and stood right in Ginny's face.

"Just leave them alone Ginny, they are happy and you have to right to ruin it. Just get over the fact that Harry has and never will love you!" Neville raised his voice and Ginny was shocked that Neville had stood up to her.

Ginny stormed away, with Ron at her heels and Hermione turned towards Neville.

"Thank you so much Neville," Hermione said gratefully.

"No problem Hermione, someone needs to stand up to her," Neville said and hugged her goodnight before heading back towards his girlfriend Hannah.

Harry weaved his arm into Hermione's and led her to the Slytherin Common Room.

"Thanks for the dress and a wonderful night Harry," Hermione said as they leaned in together and they shared a goodnight kiss.

Harry watched as Hermione knocked on the portrait and a younger Slytherin opened the portrait and let his girlfriend in. Harry ran into Blaise on his way out of the dungeons.

"Thank you for taking care of my sister tonight, Harry," Blaise told the boy that had become a close friend.

"You're welcome Blaise; you know I would never let anything happen to her. I love her with my whole heart," Harry said and Blaise nodded.

Blaise walked by with Jackie on his arm and Harry continued to walk up to Gryffindor Tower.

"How'd you enjoy your night, sis?" Blaise asked Hermione.

"It was amazing, Harry is the best boyfriend in the world," Hermione answered her twin.

She then made her way to her dormitory and got ready for bed. It may have been the best day of her life, but she needed to rest so she could face whatever it would throw at her.